Intake Dates
The following are the intake dates for the programs offered by ECA College:
| Year | Intake Dates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | |
| 2019 | 14th January | 14th January | 14th January |
| 11th February | 11th February | 11th February | |
| 15th April | 15th April | 15th April | |
| 13th May | 13th May | 13th May | |
| 15th July | 15th July | 15th July | |
| 12th August | 12th August | 12th August | |
| 14th October | 14th October | 14th October | |
| 11th November | 11th November | 11th November | |
Fees
| Fees | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Fees * | $6000 AUD ($1500 AUD per term) | ||||
| Application Fees | Enrolment Fee | $200 AUD | |||
| Material Fee ** | $150 AUD | ||||
* Promotional fees may be applicable from time to time. Please contact us for further details. Course fees can be subject to change.
** Gives full access to online Learning System, Resources, Assessments, and progress tracking for all units.
Entry Requirements
There are no stated entry requirements in the Training Package for entry into BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management. International students must be 18 years of age or above and provide evidence of the following published entry requirements as stated below:
Academic Entry Requirements
- Year 11 or equivalent and above, and
English Language Entry Requirements:
- IELTS score 5.5 minimum (no lower than 5.0 in each band); or equivalent
Any AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English only will be deemed as meeting both the academic and English language entry requirements.
English Requirements
| IELTS | 5.5 minimum (no lower than 5.0 in each band) |
| Cambridge Exam | B1 (PET) or higher |
| ELSIS Online Placement test | Upper – Intermediate or higher |
| ELSIS courses | General English 12 weeks of Intermediate level or higher Completion of EAP 1 Completion of Cambridge course B1(PET) |
| External | Upper Intermediate Level Certificate |
Packaging Rules
To gain the qualification a successful assessment outcome for 12 units must be achieved.
- Total number of units = 12
The qualification is comprised of:
- 8 core units
- 4 elective units
Mode of Delivery
Face to face + Blended
Program Duration and Structure
52 weeks (40 weeks delivery plus 12 weeks term break) as follows:
- Face to face classes – 16 hours per week
- Integrated online – 4 hours per week
- Self-study – 10 hours per week
Timetable
Face to face classes are scheduled Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 9:00pm offering both day and evening sessions. Students are required to attend classes on campus 16 hours per week as per published timetable which is based on campus and student numbers.
The 16 hours per week of face to face classes are timetabled as follows:
- 2 x days per week, or
- 2 x midday to evening plus 1 x full day, or
- 4 x evening classes
ECA College reserves the right to change the timetable without prior notice
Assessment
Students are required to undertake a range of theoretical and practical assessments for each unit of competency. The methods of assessment will vary according to the requirements of each unit of competence and these include but are not limited to:
- Tests
- Case studies
- Projects
- Essays
- Portfolios
- Practical demonstrations
- Presentations
At the beginning of each term, students are provided with information for each unit of competency that clearly outlines the assessment tasks required including the criteria and due dates.
This qualification has a total of 12 Units of Competency
- 8 core units, plus
- 4 elective units
| Weeks | Unit of Competency | Core | Elect. |
| Term 1 | |||
| 1 – 3 | BSBPMG511 Manage project scope | X | |
| 4 – 6 | BSBPMG516 Manage project information and communication | X | |
| 7 – 9 | BSBPMG512 Manage project time | X | |
| 10 | BSBPMG511/ BSBPMG516/ BSBPMG512 Review Week | ||
| Term 2 | |||
| 1 – 3 | BSBPMG520 Manage project governance | X | |
| 4 – 6 | BSBPMG513 Manage project quality | X | |
| 7 – 9 | BSBPMG518 Manage project procurement | X | |
| 10 | BSBPMG520/ BSBPMG513/ BSBPMG518 Review Week | ||
| Term 3 | |||
| 1 – 3 | BSBPMG514 Manage project cost | X | |
| 4 – 6 | BSBPMG517 Manage project risk | X | |
| 7 – 9 | BSBPMG515 Manage project human resources | X | |
| 10 | BSBPMG514/ BSBPMG517/ BSBPMG515 Review Week | ||
| Term 4 | |||
| 1 – 3 | BSBPMG519 Manage project stakeholder engagement | X | |
| 4 – 6 | BSBMGT516 Facilitate continuous improvement | X | |
| 7 – 9 | BSBPMG521 Manage project integration | X | |
| 10 | BSBPMG519/ BSBMGT516/ BSBPMG521 Review Week | ||
| Course Completion | |||
Career Outcome
- Project contract manager
- Project leader
- Project manager (generic)
- Project manager (industry specific)
- Project team leader
- Project vendor manager
Exit Point/Award
Students that successfully complete all 12 units of competency as stated in the Course Content and Structure will be issued with BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Content and Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.